Prepare against Natalja Grekhneva
Russia · World #129,883 classical · FIDE ID 4119762
When preparing against Natalja Grekhneva, expect 1.c4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Natalja Grekhneva, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Natalja Grekhneva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natalja Grekhneva before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,647 | 1,778 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,736 | 1,736 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,733 | 1,733 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 51 | 30 | 81 | 31.5% |
| As White | 83 | 29 | 20 | 34 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 79 | 22 | 10 | 47 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natalja Grekhneva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natalja Grekhneva's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 77 | 92.8% | 46.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 46.8% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Grekhneva usually continues e4 (45.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Grekhneva usually continues Nc3 (34.2% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Grekhneva usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Grekhneva usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Grekhneva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 91.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 85.7% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Natalja Grekhneva's chess games
All 162 games by Natalja Grekhneva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 51 wins, 30 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 28 | 8/6/14 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Dresden Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 24 | 5/5/14 | 20.8% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Gennady Rozhnev | 2,144 | 5th Irkutsk Ermolaev Memorial | A08 |
| Aug 2012 | Vladimir Kuznetsov | 2,001 | 6th Irkutsk Ermolaev Memorial | E97 |
| Jul 2012 | Evgeniy Tzigelnik | 1,974 | Abaza Open | A22 |
| Jul 2015 | Vasily Tikhonov | 1,961 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | A34 |
| Dec 2012 | Eva Tolmacheva | 1,911 | ch-Irkutsk Region w | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Irkutsk Region w | 2015 | 33 | 17 | 1,813 |
| Irkutsk Baykal Open | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 1,815 |
| ch-Bratsk Region sf | 2015 | 9 | 1 | 1,496 |
| Abaza Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,879 |
| Irkutsk Open w | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,763 |
| 14th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,795 |
| Irkutsk Babje Leto Open w | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,810 |
| Irkutsk Veda Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natalja Grekhneva's chess games?
162 games by Natalja Grekhneva, from Oct 2008 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Natalja Grekhneva has played.
What does Natalja Grekhneva play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Natalja Grekhneva opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natalja Grekhneva answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Natalja Grekhneva play as White?
As White, Natalja Grekhneva's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (28 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natalja Grekhneva play as Black?
As Black, Natalja Grekhneva most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Natalja Grekhneva's FIDE rating?
Natalja Grekhneva is currently rated 1,647 in classical chess, 1,736 in rapid and 1,733 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,778 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Natalja Grekhneva played?
Our database contains 162 games by Natalja Grekhneva, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 30 draws, 81 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natalja Grekhneva?
162 games by Natalja Grekhneva reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.